Drawing & Painting Buddhas and Mandalas in the Tibetan tradition

Wrathful Face

Wrathful Face & Mask

Tibetan Buddhist Masks -just like in many cultures all over the world- are used as a means to transform identity.
This face is that of a Dharma protector, called Dharmapala in Sanskrit.
There are 8 protectors of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings, the list can be found below.